The September Issue of The Three Villages Magazine is here and is now available to pick up FOR FREE across the villages.

In this issue, we find out all about Sweet Designs by Jennie in our Business Spotlight, we discover a tasty new French & Jupps collaboration, explore the amazing work of Small Acts of Kindness in our Charity Focus, and have the last in our popular Local Historic Faces & Places series.

You can get The Three Villages Magazine from, but not limited to, the following locations:
The Village Pharmacy
St John the Baptist Church
St Mary’s Church
St Andrew’s Church
The Bridge Shop
The Maltings Café
St Margarets Train Station

Also, if you can’t get out to get a copy, you can text (07488 914972) or call us (01920 870009) and we will get one to you.

Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team

The September 2025 Issue of The Three Villages Magazine’s cover will feature the work Nicholas (Nick) Cox.

Nick Cox has lived in the village since 1989. He was the East Herts Green Party parliamentary candidate in the last general election, is an East Herts District Councillor and a Parish Councillor for Stanstead St Margarets. He lives with Alison, his wife of 40 years, and their 10-year-old blue roan cocker spaniel, Alfie. He is a keen photographer with an active Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/njcoxx/.

This photo, that we are using on the cover, was taken on a dog walk around Abbotts Lake which is almost 30 acres in surface area. It was created from a redundant gravel pit that was flooded about thirty years ago. The lake was originally larger than it is now but the southern end was back filled when the Stanstead Abbotts bypass was built.

Thanks to Nick for letting us use this lovely photograph.

You will be able to pick up your copy of The Three Villages Magazine: Issue 15 at the start of September across the three villages. Our magazine is now FREE!

If you can’t get out to get a copy, please text (07488 914972) or call us (01920 870115) and we will get one to you.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Three Villages Team

We’re excited to share some big news: The Three Villages is now on Instagram!

That’s right – your FREE local community magazine for Great Amwell, St Margarets and Stanstead Abbotts is taking the next step in connecting our wonderful villages by joining the world of Instagram. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, our Instagram page is designed to bring us all a little closer.

Why follow us?
Our new Instagram page is more than just pretty pictures (although there will be plenty of those!). Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Local stories – Quick snapshots of village life, community updates and feel-good stories you love from the magazine.
• What’s on – Get reminders for local events, markets, talks and activities happening in our villages.
• Spotlight on locals – Discover hidden gems and meet local makers, businesses and inspiring people who make our community so special.
• Photos old & new – Nostalgic throwbacks and new photos celebrating the beauty and charm of our area.

Help us grow
We’re on a mission to reach more residents and local businesses, and your support makes all the difference. More followers help us share community news more widely and support local causes and businesses.

Follow us today!
You can find us at @thethreevillages

Please give us a follow, like a post or two and share our page with your friends, family and neighbours. It’s a small action that makes a big difference to our growing community.

Thank you for being part of The Three Villages. We’re excited to share even more with you – one post at a time!

The Three Villages Team

The June Issue of The Three Villages Magazine has published and is now available to pick up FOR FREE across the villages.

In this issue, we have a Charity Focus on Coffee and Coping, an incredible local charity; another look inside the workings at The Maltings, including a business spotlight on Kokebi Coffee; updates from our Parish Councils, local schools and community groups; and the latest in the highly popular Local Historic Faces & Places series.

You can get The Three Villages Magazine from, but not limited to, the following locations:
The Village Pharmacy
St John the Baptist Church
St Mary’s Church
St Andrew’s Church
The Bridge Shop
The Maltings Café
St Margarets Train Station

Also, if you can’t get out to get a copy, you can text (07488 914972) or call us (01920 870115) and we will get one to you.

Don’t forget…
We would love to hear from you if you have an interesting story or an upcoming event to promote. The approximate deadlines for submissions are: 3rd July (September Issue) and 3rd October (December Issue). Alternatively, we can also promote your upcoming event/share your news on our News & Events blog. Please do get in touch!

Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team

The June 2025 Issue of The Three Villages Magazine’s cover will feature the work Richard Samways.

Richard Samways is a lifelong, passionate birds and wildlife follower. He has followed our local swan family at Amwell Pool for six years. He drives from Hatfield on average of once a week, all year round, to see how they are and enjoy a long walk down the New River. Richard feels the swans always recognise him, that they share a kind of loyal friendship and that they certainly look forward to his floating nutritious pellets (an additional supplement they gobble up fast and enjoy).

Very sadly, at the start of May, Richard found the nest empty with no sign of the swans. Richard was not the only person to be affected by this loss. There has been a lot of speculation as to what might have happened, but Richard feels it was most likely a result of corvids, foxes or squirrels, rather than humans.

Richard has kindly written us an article within the June issue about the swans and his memories of last year’s cygnets, accompanied by some really lovely photographs.

You will be able to pick up your copy of The Three Villages Magazine: Issue 14 at the start of June across the three villages. Our magazine is now FREE!

If you can’t get out to get a copy, please text (07488 914972) or call us (01920 870115) and we will get one to you.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Three Villages Team

The March 2025 issue is here!

The first issue of 2025, but also the first FREE issue.

Hopefully you will have seen the news that as part of our plans for 2025, our print magazine is now FREE. We have made this decision in order to help facilitate the magazine reaching more of our residents in the three villages.

Not everyone carries cash these days, so now you can just grab a copy when you see one. We have also increased our print run by 100% and you will be able to find the magazine across more locations in the villages.

You can get The Three Villages Magazine from, but not limited to, the following locations:
The Village Pharmacy
St John the Baptist Church
St Mary’s Church
St Andrew’s Church
The Bridge Shop
The Red Lion
George IV
The Jolly Fisherman
The Oak
The Maltings Café
St Margarets Train Station

Furthermore, if you can’t get out to get a copy, you can text (07488 914972) or call us (01920 870115) and we will get one to you.

Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team